DCJ Mwilu Gachagua impeachment Stories
The development follows a May 9 decision by the Court of Appeal that declared a previous bench—appointed by Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu to ha...
Five petitioners argue that a High Court order issued in October 2024, which suspended the Senate’s resolution to impeach Gachagua and blocked the app...
The judge ruled that the government did not violate the constitutional rights of the affected employees.
Aura wants all related matters paused until his application is heard, insisting only a reconstituted bench can deliver justice in such a high-stakes c...
On May 9, the Court of Appeal overturned Deputy CJ Philomena Mwilu's decision to appoint a three-judge bench to hear consolidated petitions filed by t...
Through her legal team, Bashir & Associates Advocates, the petitioner argues that Mwilu acted in excess of her authority under Article 165(4) of the C...
Gachagua urged his supporters to pray for unity among opposition leaders, warning that their political rivals are hoping for division.
“The discretion granted to the Chief Justice by Article 165(4) to empanel a bench is a power solely vested in the Chief Justice. It is the Chief Justi...
Mwilu had empanelled Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Fridah Mugambi to hear the case, which sought to determine the legality of Gachagua’s imp...
The JSC's response will be closely watched as it navigates this sensitive and potentially transformative issue for Kenya's highest court.
Gachagua had sought clarification on how DCJ Philomena Mwilu selected the three-judge panel without an order by the Chief Justice.
She emphasised that the ongoing impeachment hearing is a structured application of Kenya's Constitution and not an arbitrary action.
